Port 16002
gsms · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | gsms |
| Registered | 2010-10-06 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 16002 used for?
Port 16002 is registered with the IANA for gsms (TCP/UDP). Description: GoodSync Mediation Service; Reserved.
Is port 16002 a well-known port?
No. Port 16002 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 16002 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':16002\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :16002. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 16002 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 16002 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 16002 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 16002/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=16002/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 16002" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 16002 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | gsms | GoodSync Mediation Service |
| UDP | – | Reserved |